What does the cryptic crossword clue "Likely to spread too causing boils (10)" mean?

The definition is "Likely to spread". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TOOCAUSING ("too causing") [anagram: "boils"] = CONTAGIOUS; definition: "Likely to spread" The answer is CONTAGIOUS.

Likely to spread too causing boils (10)

Independent Cryptic #11636 | 12 Down | 2024-01-26 flower

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